Our Mission and Vision

Our VisionBates Technical College helps students realize their potential for growth and success through innovative instruction in a nurturing, diverse environment. Students achieve their career and personal goals, strengthening the region’s social and economic vibrancy. Strong local and global partnerships with business, industry, labor and the public make the college a respected contributor to community vitality.

Workforce Education: We are committed to providing high quality training that helps students realize their potential for growth and success through innovative instruction.

Student Centered: Bates supports students, enabling them to succeed, to aspire to education, to reach their educational goals and transition successfully to further education or employment.

General Education: Bates recognizes that the skills and knowledge attained through general and related education are essential to success and ensuring well-rounded learners.

Community Relationships: Strong local and global partnerships with business, industry, labor and the public make the college a respected, effective community resource, contributing to local community vitality.

Our ValuesWe strive to ensure that we exceed customer expectations and to ensure that every person benefits from their contact with Bates. We fulfill our mission , vision, and goals by being committed to the following values

We Value EducationWe enthusiastically embrace the education and training needs of students, staff, employers, and the community by:

Diversity StatementDiversity supports the mission of Bates Technical College. Respecting and promoting diversity is vital to the education of our students and to the learning environment of our campus community. We foster an atmosphere where each of us is valued for our intellectual and cultural perspectives, increasing our ability to reflect critically and resolve challenges. We share a wealth of experiences that strengthens us individually and as a society. As students and educators we commit to building a diverse and engaged community.